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YĆga Painting: Where East Meets West and Both Get Confused
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Alright, art snobs and cultural fusion fans, brace yourselves! We're about to embark on a wild ride through the topsy-turvy world of YĆga painting, where Japanese artists decided to ditch the delicate cherry blossoms and samurai in favor of something a little more... European. Imagine if Van Gogh took a detour through Tokyo and swapped his absinthe for sake. Thatâs YĆga for you. Buckle up, because this mashup of East and West is as confusing as it is captivating!
From Cherry Blossoms to CĂ©zanne
Back in the 19th century, Japan had a major case of FOMO when they opened their doors to the West. Cue the Meiji Restoration, a time when Japan decided to throw a cultural party and invite all things Western. Among the guests? Western-style painting. Japanese artists, tired of painting serene landscapes and koi fish, thought, "Why not try some of that Euro je ne sais quoi?"
Thus, YĆga painting was born, blending traditional Japanese techniques with Western styles. As if a delicate Japanese scroll painting suddenly married a boozy Impressionist and had a baby. Early adopters like Takahashi Yuichi started experimenting with oil paints and perspective, creating works that looked like a Monet on matcha.
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